Theme: One day in the life of a kid filmmaker. May focus on one filmmaker or the entire film crew. May depict a “movie within a movie” concept. Film should include at least two behind-the-scenes aspects of filmmaking, i.e. acting, directing, screenwriting, camera, sound, costuming, makeup, special effects, editing, etc. Since this is a showcase, don't be afraid to experiment with different genres or techniques to show your stuff!
Age Requirement: up to 18 years. Entrant may have adult supervision, but at least 95% of the film must have been conceived and produced by entrant.
Eligibility: Short films; maximum length: 10 minutes. Films must have been completed no earlier than January 2006. Must be in English or include English sub-titles.
Rights and Permission: Entrants are responsible for obtaining all required releases (talent, location) and proof of permission (songs, music, words, images, etc.) Should entry be accepted by the Kid Filmmakers jury, entrants give permission to Kid Filmmakers to include their work in The Movie Diaries DVD (which will be distributed to international venues in 2008) and no monetary compensation nor royalties shall be awarded.
Accepted Screener Formats: DVD only, protected in jewel cases. Send copies, not masters. Do not send entries in fiber-fill envelopes. Kid Filmmakers cannot assume liability for damage or loss.
Reasons for Elimination: 1) bad audio or video, 2) film length is over 10 minutes, 3) entry form is missing or incomplete, 4) DVD is not labeled or sent in jewel case, 5) film does not conform with theme, 6) film contains excessive violence and 7) film contains profane language or crude comments (i.e. racist, sexist, homophobic.)
Prizes: Film inclusion and credits in the “The Movie Diaries” DVD, 5 complimentary DVDs of the finished product and a promotional webpage (per film) on the official Kid Filmmakers website at www.kidfilmmakers.com.
Publicity: internet, print and broadcast media
Entry Fee: none
Extended Entry Deadline: Films must be received by September 1, 2008.
Submit to: Kid Filmmakers, P.O. Box 12, Newport, RI 02840-0001. Make sure you include 1) One labeled DVD in jewel case (a copy, not the original), 2) Film synopsis, 3) Director's filmography, 4) Film production photos (not photocopies), 5) Self-addressed acknowledgement postcard, 6) Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of all materials (films will not be returned without an enclosed SASE) and 7) Film entry form
